What Would You Like to Drink Tonight?

Here in the Garden Bar,for some things we are proud.

One of them is our bar and the variety 

of the labels you can find when it comes to spirits.

8 Sangria Summer Recipes with a Twist!

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Why not shake up the traditional sangria recipe a little bit?Check out 8 recipes for you to make and enjoy your summer evenings and nights! 

Days and Nights at The Garden Bar

When you visit our Garden,you will realize for yourself that you have just discovered...a small oasis in the middle of the famous shop street in Kardamena,Kos!

How to Cocktail a Mojito!

To many people, the Mojito represents the perfect rum cocktail. The origins of the drink can be traced back to Cuba and the 16th-century Cuban cocktail El Draque, named for Sir Francis Drake. 

Appropriately, almost all of the ingredients in the Mojito are indigenous to Cuba. Rum, lime, mint and sugar (derived from cane juice) are mixed with soda water to create a refreshing classic cocktail.

The Mojito is traditionally served over ice in a highball glass and often associated with summer. Like your cocktails with literary references? You’re in luck. The Mojito is said to have been a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.

While the Mojito is slightly more labor-intensive than other cocktails because it involves muddling the mint, the end result is a delicious, refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

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How to Chill a Glass for a Cocktail - Tips & Tricks from a Bartender

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Learning how to chill a glass for a cocktail 

could be the difference between 

a good drink and a great drink. 

Don’t overlook this crucial element of the craft cocktail.  

Brian Means from Dirty Habit shows you 

how to chill glasses the right way 

at Rye in San Francisco. 

 

Happy Cocktailing! 

What is the difference between a Bartender and a Mixologist?

It’s a question that’s been asked for more than a decade. With America’s 21st-century cocktail renaissance has come the rise of mixology. The term itself dates back to the 1800s but, in modern usage, it tends to signify the art and theater of expertly prepared cocktails. A bartender, on the other hand, is a bar professional whose focus is on hospitality as well as drinks.

If this strikes you as a minor difference, you’re not alone. We asked 10 bar professionals across the country to find out: Is there really a distinction between a bartender and a mixologist?

Here are their answers.

What is The Difference between Aperol and Campari?

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Traditionally consumed to stimulate the palate before eating, apéritifs — or aperitivos in local parlance — such as Aperol and Campari have been popular in their native Italy for well over a century. Yet the bitterness and complexity of these drinks has long prevented them from achieving mainstream popularity in nations like the U.S., which typically favors sweeter beverages. That is, at least, until recently.

Sales of Aperol and Campari have been steadily increasing worldwide over the past decade. In 2016, the Campari Group announced that the U.S. had become its largest market, accounting for nearly 25 percent of total sales. Key to this improved performance was an increasing demand for its iconic Italian aperitivos.

Aperol and Campari are similar in a number of ways, but there is also a catalog of differences between these two classic Italian bitters. Here is everything you need to know.

Is there a cafe-bar in Kardamena-Kos where you can find it all in one place?

In case it never crossed your mind, 
we are here to remind you that
The Garden Cafe & Cocktail Bar is a place 
where we believe you can cover some
basic needs when traveling away from home.